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Estonia: The church, a treasure for future generations In this Voices from the Communion, LWF Vice President Archbishop Urmas Viilma reflects on his childhood in Soviet-occupied Estonia, his discovery o
We need increased climate ambition, says German bishop The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, said churches in the global North must addres
Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
Africa: A passion for theological education New Regional Secretary for Africa, Rev. Dr Samuel Dawai reflects on the liberating message of the gospel
LWF participates in 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches 4,000 Christians from all over the world gather in Karlsruhe, Germany
Sweden: Reformation, reconciliation, and gender justice Voices from the Communion: Archbishop Antje Jackelén looks back at highlights and challenges of her leadership
Bolivia: “Inclusion is a teaching of our Lord that the Aymara, Quechua people have always lived” Voices from the Communion: President Rev. Germán Loayza, Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Denmark: We must seize the future with hope “Heavenly days” in Roskilde bring together thousands over Ascension weekend
Assembly preparations and 75th anniversary of LWF feature at 2022 LWF Council “In Christ all things hold together” is the theme of first in-person Council meeting in three years
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities Delegates from LWF’s seven regions meet in-person for third international training
Tanzania: new program on theology, gender and leadership Tumaini University Makumira inaugurates training course to continue legacy of Malagasy theologian Hélène Ralivao
Asia: Called to become prophetic witnesses to the gospel Asia Church Leadership Conference concludes with pledge to “listen, connect and engage” with people of God
